Cross stitches are made in two steps: first stitch half crosses, then return to complete them.
1. Make the first diagonal (half-stitch) across each square.
You can start cross stitching rows or in columns.
2. Leave a short tail at the back and secure it under your first few stitches.
3. After a row of half-stitches, stitch back in the opposite direction to complete each X.
Finish off your stitching
Weave your needle under 4–5 stitches on the back, pull through, then trim the thread close.
Watch the How to Cross Stitch Video